Spooky Peanut Butter Cookies

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EEEEEEEK! Does anyone else get as excited for Halloween time like I do? It always feels as if Halloween is the official start of being creative as possible for the upcoming months. I mean once Halloween hits, then we have Thanksgiving and Christmas and we all know the recipes that come during the winter months. That’s also another reason why these Spooky Peanut Butter Cookies are a great option. It is such a fun time of year to try something new in the kitchen, like my Pumpkin Bread!

Why are these Spooky Peanut Butter Cookies are worth making…

• They are gluten-free!
• Only ONE bowl and 5 ingredients are needed to make these = super easy cleanup!
• They are the perfect go-to recipe for a fun Halloween treat

Ingredients

• PEANUT BUTTER – the star of the recipe, this adds the smoothness and richness to the cookies.
• SUGAR – the sugar creates a beautiful chewiness in the cookie when baked, and of course the sweetness!
• EGG – adds structure to the cookie and helps to bind everything together so they do not fall apart when you bake them!
• CHOCOLATE – I used chocolate disc’s for the body. Use what you have access to, chocolate chunks, or even a Hershey Kiss. These all work splendidly.

How to Make 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies!

1. Pre-heat the oven– 350 degrees F.
2. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl – In a medium sized bowl, add the peanut butter, egg, and sugar to a bowl and mix until combined.
3. Shape into balls and bake – Place shaped balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet, pop into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until slightly golden.
4. Allow to cool – Place baked cookies on a cooling rack, and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
5. Frosting – Add a chocolate chunk/disc to the middle of the cookie and add in two googly eyes. Pipe on 8 legs (or as many as you want!). Allow the chocolate to harden/set for about 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Spooky Peanut Butter Cookies

Looking for a quick and easy Halloween cookie recipe These soft, chewy spooky peanut butter cookies are naturally gluten-free and come together in under 15 minutes!

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Servings: 6 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 4 oz chocolate melted
• 6 dark chocolate wafers

Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a medium bowl mix the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until combined. Shape into balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes on a wire rack.
3. Melt the chocolate in a bowl on 20 second intervals until almost fully melted. Stir until there are no more lumps and carefully pour into a piping bag.
4. Add a chocolate disc or chocolate chunk/kiss to the middle of the cookie, and press on 2 eyes above the chocolate chunk. Carefully pipe on the legs using the piping bag chocolate. Allow the chocolate to harden for at least 10 minutes. Enjoy!